US 10,766,104 B2 · Welding accessory apparatus

Abstract

Various welding accessory apparatus are disclosed herein. A welding accessory apparatus can include a welding lens and a vacuum assembly. The welding lens can be configured to filter at least one of ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light to a shade number of at least two. The vacuum assembly can have at least one intake aperture positioned proximate to the welding lens. A welding accessory apparatus can include a welding lens and a flexible curtain. The welding lens can be configured to filter at least one of ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light to a shade number of at least two. The flexible curtain can be positioned proximate to the welding lens and can be configured to provide protection from sparks and spatter generated during welding. A welding accessory apparatus can include a shielding strip and a fastening member. The shielding strip can be one of fabric and flexible film. The shielding strip can be configured to provide protection from sparks and spatter generated during welding. The fastening member can be affixed to the shielding strip.

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Dependent claims

A welding accessory apparatus for a human welding a workpiece, the welding accessory apparatus comprising:

a head assembly, the head assembly comprising:
a central aperture defined by an inner wall;
a welding lens assembly mounted within the central aperture;
a manifold peripheral to the central aperture, the manifold in fluid communication with a vacuum source;
a top plate;
a bottom plate facing the workpiece;
and
an adjustable arm assembly supporting the head assembly in a stationary position desired by the welder;
wherein the welding accessory apparatus is self-supporting and does not comprise a welder's helmet.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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